so

IPA(Pronunciation)

/səʊ/

Adverb

not-comparable informal slang with as US

To the (explicitly stated) extent that. / (informal) Very (positive clause). / (informal) Very (negative clause). / (slang, chiefly US) Very much. / In a particular manner.

Japanese Meaning

（ある程度まで）その程度に、そんなに / （砕けた表現で）とても；非常に（肯定的な文脈で） / （砕けた表現で）とても；非常に（否定的な文脈で） / （俗語、主に米国）すごく；非常に / ある特定の方法で；一定の様子で

What is this buttons?

I was so tired that I couldn't keep my eyes open during the meeting.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

あまりにも疲れていたため、会議中に目を開けていられなかった。

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Sense（1）

To the (explicitly stated) extent that.

It was so hot outside that all the plants died.

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Sense（2）

(informal) Very (positive clause).

I feel so much better now.

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Sense（3）

(informal) Very (negative clause).

It’s not so bad. [i.e. it's acceptable]

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Sense（4）

(slang, chiefly US) Very much.

But I so want to see the Queen when she visits our town!

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Sense（5）

In a particular manner.

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Sense（6）

In the same manner or to the same extent as aforementioned; also.

Just as you have the right to your free speech, so I have the right to mine. Many people say she's the world's greatest athlete, but I don't think so. "I can count backwards from one hundred." "So can I."

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